What is a pocket knife?

A pocket knife is simply a knife with a blade that folds out or “opens” from the handle, where it is housed when not in use. The idea being that it will easily fit in the pocket for everyday carry. Generally, a pocket knife is either assisted opening or manual opening.

What is an assisted opening knife?

These knives are opened by the user employing either the “flipper”, which is a lever on the back spine of the knife or a “thumb stud”, which is a small stud on the blade. This action starts the deployment of the blade and a mechanism like a spring or ball-bearing finishes opening the blade and then it locks into place.

What is a trapper pocket knife?

This is a style of manual opening pocket knife that has two blades, which fold out from the handle. Traditionally, there is a spey blade and a clip blade, each having a nail nick so that they can be deployed with just an upward pull on the blade.

What is an OTF knife?

When you see a knife listed as an OTF, it stands for “out-the-front” and means that it is a knife with a blade that extends straight from the handle. An OTF pocket knife can be opened with a manual slide, with assisted opening, with an automatic mechanism or by using gravity.

How do I choose a pocket knife?

A good, quality folding pocket knife should be a tool that you can take for granted because it will be able to perform whenever and wherever you need it. Choose one that will perform the specific tasks that come up for you in your everyday life. For example, if you’re in emergency services, a rescue knife with an integrated seatbelt cutter and glass breaker would be perfect for you.

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USMC Scorching Sands Assisted Opening Hawkbill Pocket Knife - G10 Handle - Officially Licensed

USMC Scorching Sands Assisted Opening Hawkbill Pocket Knife

$19.99

Avalanche Novelty Compound Bow Shafts 10pcs

$17.99

The Timber Wolf Trail Rider Pocket Knife deployed with its pouch

The pocket knife halfway open with its sheath

A detailed view of the blade and the handle

A view of the full length of the pocket knife

Timber Wolf Pocket Knife And Sheath

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The Benchmade Black Composite Lite Automatic Knife is 7 4/5” overall.

The automatic has ultra-smooth, black G10 handle scales.

The Benchmade Black Composite Lite Automatic Knife has a sturdy pocket clip

The automatic pocket knife is 4 2/5” when closed.

The Benchmade Black Composite Lite Automatic Knife has a has a 154CM stainless steel, drop point blade.

Benchmade Black Composite Lite Auto Knife

$300.00

Black Ronin Bushido Pocket Knife

$29.99

Dagger Blade Butterfly Knife Specifications

Vortex Butterfly Knife

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Twin Dragons Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Solid Handle, Vivid Artwork, Latch Lock - Length 8 3/4”

Twin Dragons Green And Yellow Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Solid Handle, Vivid Artwork, Latch Lock - Length 8 3/4”

Twin Dragons Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Solid Handle, Vivid Artwork, Latch Lock - Length 8 3/4”

$22.99

Bear & Son Butterfly Knife Trainer

$42.99

Ridge Runner Faux Stag Antler Assisted Opening Hunting Pocket Knife - Length 8 1/2"

Ridge Runner Assisted Opening Stag Antler Pocket Knife

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POCKET KNIVES FAQS

What is a pocket knife?
A pocket knife is simply a knife with a blade that folds out or “opens” from the handle, where it is housed when not in use. The idea being that it will easily fit in the pocket for everyday carry. Generally, a pocket knife is either assisted opening or manual opening.
What is an assisted opening knife?
These knives are opened by the user employing either the “flipper”, which is a lever on the back spine of the knife or a “thumb stud”, which is a small stud on the blade. This action starts the deployment of the blade and a mechanism like a spring or ball-bearing finishes opening the blade and then it locks into place.
What is a trapper pocket knife?
This is a style of manual opening pocket knife that has two blades, which fold out from the handle. Traditionally, there is a spey blade and a clip blade, each having a nail nick so that they can be deployed with just an upward pull on the blade.
What is an OTF knife?
When you see a knife listed as an OTF, it stands for “out-the-front” and means that it is a knife with a blade that extends straight from the handle. An OTF pocket knife can be opened with a manual slide, with assisted opening, with an automatic mechanism or by using gravity.
How do I choose a pocket knife?
A good, quality folding pocket knife should be a tool that you can take for granted because it will be able to perform whenever and wherever you need it. Choose one that will perform the specific tasks that come up for you in your everyday life. For example, if you’re in emergency services, a rescue knife with an integrated seatbelt cutter and glass breaker would be perfect for you.